PREVIOUS CONNECTIONS DEFINITIONS
Plain-English meanings for all 16 words from the August 29, 2026 NYT Connections puzzle. No hints, categories or answers.
Relating to Greece, its people, language, or culture.
A native or inhabitant of Greece.
The Greek language, an Indo-European language spoken primarily in Greece and Cyprus.
A style or characteristic associated with ancient Greek art, architecture, or philosophy.
The term can refer to nationality, language, culture, or historical context.
A fixture in a street or other public area that provides access to a water supply, typically used by firefighters to connect hoses.
A valve or spout on a water main for drawing water.
A device used to release water for irrigation or other purposes.
The term 'hydrant' is primarily used in firefighting and water supply contexts.
A device that stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy to power electronic devices.
A group of similar things arranged together, such as artillery guns or test questions.
The act of physically attacking or striking someone.
A legal term referring to the crime of intentionally causing bodily harm to another person.
The term can refer to a device, a group, an action, or a legal offense depending on context.
A building designed for people to live in, typically a single-family residence.
A legislative or governing body, such as the House of Representatives.
A business or organization, especially in entertainment or fashion (e.g., a record house).
A style or genre of electronic dance music known as house music.
The term can refer to a physical structure, an institution, a company, or a music genre depending on context.
A musical interval consisting of three whole tones, spanning six semitones, often considered dissonant.
A type of geometric shape with three equal parts.
A brand name for audio equipment.
A slang term for a difficult or awkward situation.
The term is primarily used in music theory but can appear in other contexts as a name or slang.
A machine that converts energy into mechanical force or motion.
A software component that performs a specific function, such as a search engine or game engine.
A person or thing that drives or motivates a process or activity.
A locomotive or railway vehicle that provides the power to pull trains.
The term can refer to mechanical devices, software systems, or metaphorically to sources of power or motivation.
To break free from confinement, danger, or an unpleasant situation.
A key on a keyboard used to cancel or exit operations.
An act of avoiding or eluding something, such as responsibility or capture.
A sequence of characters used to trigger special functions in computing or programming.
The term can be used as a verb, noun, or name in various contexts.
An expression used to indicate relief or satisfaction that something desired or awaited has finally happened.
A phrase used as a title for songs, albums, or other creative works.
An exclamation marking the end of a long wait or delay.
Commonly used as an idiomatic phrase in everyday speech and writing.
A piece of material, typically triangular, used to split, lift, or hold objects in place by applying force.
A type of shoe with a thick sole that tapers to a thin edge.
A political or social issue that divides people into opposing groups.
A golf club with a high loft used for short-distance shots.
The term can also be a name, brand, or slang in various contexts.
The vast, seemingly infinite expanse beyond Earth's atmosphere where stars, planets, and other celestial bodies exist.
An empty area or gap between objects or words.
A physical or virtual area designated for a specific purpose, such as parking space or workspace.
To arrange or leave gaps between items or text.
The term can refer to outer space, physical areas, or be used in computing and typography contexts.
A device that transfers heat from a hot fluid inside to the air outside, commonly used to warm a room or cool an engine.
A panel or unit in a heating system that emits heat into a room.
A component in a vehicle's cooling system that dissipates engine heat.
A type of antenna that emits radio waves.
The term can refer to heating devices, automotive parts, or technical equipment depending on context.
Cut into small pieces, typically referring to food.
Altered or edited, especially in music or video to create a new version.
Slang for being killed or severely injured.
Slang for being stopped or detained by police.
The term can be used in cooking, music, slang, and informal contexts.
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
A device or mechanism used to operate a machine or system.
A standard of comparison in scientific experiments.
The ability to restrain or regulate one's emotions or actions.
The term can be used as a noun or verb and appears in various contexts including technology, psychology, and management.
A person who announces important news or events, often officially or publicly.
A sign or indication of something to come.
A medieval messenger who carried announcements and organized tournaments.
A type of newspaper or publication title.
The term can be used as a noun or a verb and may appear as a name or title.
To move or change position, place, or direction.
A scheduled period of work, especially in jobs with multiple work periods per day.
A key on a keyboard used to type capital letters or alternate characters.
A change in focus, attitude, or approach.
Can be used as a verb or noun; also a name or brand in some contexts.
A device in a vehicle that generates electrical power to charge the battery and run the electrical system while the engine is running.
A machine that converts mechanical energy into alternating current electricity in power plants.
A component in some engines that produces alternating current for various electrical systems.
A type of electrical generator used in aircraft to supply power.
The term 'alternator' is primarily used in automotive and electrical engineering contexts.